Maíz gratinado

Ingredientes

• 5 Tbsp butter (divided)
• 1 32 oz package frozen whole kernel corn (thawed)
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 3 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar or pepper-jack cheese (divided)
• 1 sleeve round butter crackers i.e. Ritz (crushed and divided)

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish with 1 Tbsp butter. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the half and half, eggs, sugar, salt and nutmeg.

3. 3

   Add corn to a large bowl. Add half and half mixture plus 3/4 cup cheese and 1/2 cup crushed crackers. Stir well to combine. Pour corn mixture into the buttered dish.

4. 4

   Transfer to the oven and bake the corn casserole for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Melt 4 Tbsp butter in a small bowl and toss with remaining cracker crumbs.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the top of the corn with reserved shredded cheese and buttered cracker crumbs. Return to the oven for 20-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

7. 7

   Let stand 5 minutes then serve.